Live Producer

Description

Live Producer

About ngmoco

Ngmoco is a venture- backed creator and publisher creating games exclusively for the iPhone & iPod Touch. We think the iPhone is the next great gaming platform, and it’s the first of a class of devices that will radically reshape the landscape for mobile games. We are committed to developing the very best of those games and entertainment experiences for the iPhone. In 2008, ngmoco released the critically acclaimed Rolando, Topple, Dropship, Dr. Awesome and MazeFinger to the iTunes App Store.

We are seeking individuals who will participate and contribute to our growth, and who will enjoy our fun, dynamic and focused business environment.

The position:
The Live Producer and the live team will be responsible for extending the life and features of ngmoco’s released iPhone & iTouch games.

The live team will be responsible for updating multiple titles at once, working closely with internal production & technology teams & external developers to determine features for updates and to transition ownership of existing code & content to the live team.

This position will require strong project management, communication and design skills and an ability to prioritize and plan in highly fluid environment.

Responsibilities:
• Build and manage an internal pipeline & team that can successfully deliver 5+ updates a month of varying scope and genre.
• Define features and mechanics for updates working closely with original team and considering feedback from user community.
• Create project schedules to deliver 5+ updates a month, and consistently deliver on them. Clearly identify and communicate risk/reward, timeline and budget of update plans.
• Manage communication to user base about updates.
• Direct day-to-day work of the live team.
• Distinguish for the team and other departments between high and low priority items, focusing on areas yielding the greatest return, and make sound determinations based urgency.